Since time immemorial, humanity has been drawn to the ocean. Captivated by its power and lured by the mysteries it holds - and the mysteries that lay just beyond it - we have found ways to explore it, to travel on it and to map it. And many have been laid to rest beneath its murky depths.
"More than 98% of the ocean's bottoms remain unexplored, but robot technology has the potential to take us across that final frontier of knowledge of earth and its rich past." Explore the breathtaking detail of the Atlantic Ocean floor with this fascinating map, published in 2001. Included on this map is the article "Diving Into Our Past," explaining the technology behind underwater archaeology.
The various types of submarines and other underwater technologies that map and explore the depths of the ocean are highlighted on a logarithmic depth scale. Details on depths at various points and the brilliant Mid-Atlantic Ridge complete the picture, and provide both intriguing information and an increasing sense of awe over the magnitude of the ocean.
This map is based off of bathymetric surveys - studies that allow us to measure the depths and characteristics of the ocean - and is a true work of art. A wonderful companion to the ocean floor map of the Arctic (1990).
Printed on high quality thick paper strong enough for display on your wall.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
